Obituaries Archive

JoAnn “Joni” Delany

JoAnn “Joni” Delany, 83, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.

Per Joni’s explicit wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is assisting the family.

Joni was born in Dubuque on January 24, 1935 to Joe and Hazel (Jochum) McQuillen. She married Frank Delany, Jr., on December 26, 1962. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Joni graduated from St. Columkille High School and received her X-Ray training at Mercy Hospital and worked on the staff in that department.

Her next adventure moved her to Chicago, working for Radiologists on Lake Shore Drive. She loved her time in Chicago, often telling many stories. She would often recall the time she rode in a convertible down Michigan Ave. during a snow storm! Another favorite memory was when John F. Kennedy was campaigning for President and she and her girlfriends waited many hours just to shake his hand. After he was nominated, she sent him a congratulatory telegram.

Joni returned to Dubuque and worked for orthopedic surgeons. It was during that time that she met and married Frank Delany, Jr. She and Frank were married for 42 years, before his passing on February 18, 2004. Frank taught and coached at Wahlert High School for many years and the school quickly became their world. The two attended many athletic events and celebrations at the Morocco. In fact, Frank proposed to Joni after a basketball game when Wahlert beat Senior.

One of Joni’s proudest accomplishments was receiving her RN Degree from NICC at the age of 40. She worked at Mercy Hospital for 17 years. Joni’s favorite night out would be dining at the Morocco or Timmermans, anywhere she didn’t have to cook.

Joni was known for generosity in helping her family, friends, and strangers. She will be missed by her brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to the Wahlert High School Frank Delany Scholarship Fund.

Joni is survived by her siblings, Carol Houtakker, Metemora, Illinois, Jim (Sheila) McQuillen, Papillion, Nebraska, Tom (Joyce) McQuillen, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Joe (Corinne) McQuillen, Peosta, Iowa, Sharon (Joe) McAuliffe, Epworth. Along with many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy McQuillen, Lois McDermott, Richard McQuillen, Pat McQuillen and Joyce McQuillen.

Joni’s family thanks the staff at Shady Rest Care Center and Riverbend Retirement Community for the great care and kindness shown to her.

Merlyn J. Weidemann

Merlyn J. Weidemann, age 93, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 1:55 p.m., on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Merlyn’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, with Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs officiating. To celebrate Merlyn’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6.

Merlyn was born on February 5, 1925, in Rickardsville, Iowa, son of John and Susan (Lex) Weidemann.

Merlyn honorably served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army. He was proud of his service and was grateful to have been invited to attend the Honor Flight on October 19, 2010, along with his fellow veterans. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia Wilfawn, on May 10, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in Rickardsville, Iowa, and the two would be blessed with 5 children and 60 wonderful years together, before she was sadly called home ahead of him on February 20, 2010. Merlyn was born and raised in the country, where he learned the value of hard work early on, and he would put that strong work ethic to good use at Farley & Loetscher and finally with the John Deere Dubuque Works as a machinist for 28 years until his retirement. After his retirement, he and Pat would embrace the “snowbird life”, wintering in Texas for 13 years. Merlyn loved being in the great outdoors, and golf was definitely his game of choice, playing in several leagues and taking trips to check out different courses. Merlyn was known to his family as a “Man of Wisdom”, and a “Master of Gadgets & Gizmos”, he was an extremely talented craftsman, making intricate wooden toys and unique display cases to house them throughout the years. Also, as any good Dubuquer does, Merlyn loved a spirited game of Euchre. Merlyn was a faithful member of the Church of the Resurrection, as well as the American Legion Dubuque Post #6, the Foresters and the U.A.W. Retirees. We are deeply saddened at the loss of the patriarch of our family today, but are grateful for the 93 years we have had with him. Merlyn was a wonderful role model of what a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother should be, and we will proudly carry on his lessons for generations to come.

Those left to cherish Merlyn’s memory include

his children,
Jim (Char) Weidemann, Dubuque, IA
Judy (Kent) Roebken, Durango, IA,
Joan (Rick) Herbst, Durango, IA,
Rick (Sharon) Weidemann, Sherrill, IA
and Rhonda (Pat) Coleman, Peosta, IA;

his 14 grandchildren;
Jim (Cathy) Weidemann, Jason (Jenny) Weidemann, Jeff (Chrissy) Weidemann, Jenny (Billy) Ostola, Chad Roebken, Doug (Kris) Roebken, Kris (Troy) Wright, April (Randy) Hall, Jacob (Jill) Herbst, Shelby (Chris) Wahlert, Nicole (Jerry) Roling, Gina (Jim) Boxleiter, Lexi (fiancé Ryan Sindt) Weidemann and Sam (Shawn) Thomas;

his 36 great-grandchildren;

his sister,
Rita Loch, Dubuque, IA;

and a sister-in-law,
Dorothy Huffman, Ottumwa, IA.

Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia Weidemann; a sister, Magdalen (Elmer) Wagner; 3 brothers, John (Irene) Weidemann, Herbert (Martha) Weidemann, Gilbert (Florence) Weidemann; and a brother-in-law, Matt Loch.

Merlyn’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially Cindy and Amy, for being there to guide us through this journey and for all of their kindness, compassion and wonderful care of Merlyn.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Ivyl Mae M. Volkert

Ivyl Mae M. Volkert, 95 of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until time of service.

She was born on August 13, 1923 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of John and Mathilda (Meyer) Beerman. She married Clifford Volkert on August 16, 1943.

Ivyl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and being a fulltime homemaker.

She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Dubuque Women’s Bowling Association. She liked to have a cold Bud Light while on the sand bar with friends. She was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, and especially the Chicago White Sox.

“Mom granted dad his final wish, that she would finally be on top.”

She is survived by her three sons, Ronald (Dianna), Terry (Bev) and Kenneth; her daughter-in-law Tina; 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Clifford; a son Dennis; her sister Bertil and a brother Wilford.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Liaboe and the staff at Grand River Medical Center, Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Ivyl.

Jane Lampe

Jane Lampe, 76, formerly of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Nation Cottages, Cedar Falls, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, October 15, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Fr. Dwayne Thoman will officiate. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 14, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque.

Jane was born on November 30, 1941 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Donald and Agnes (Heller) Schuster. She married Thomas Lampe Sr. on May 12, 1962 at St Mary’s Church in Dubuque.

Jane worked for over 25 years at the Dubuque Community School District until she retired in 2004. Before that she worked as a bank teller at several Dubuque banks. She was a loving mother, grandmother and an inspiration for her children. She was a talented seamstress, a wonderful talent in the kitchen where she could make anything she wanted.

Jane is survived by Kay Lampe Hannasch (Richard Hannasch) of Huxley, IA, Thomas Lampe, Jr. of Tiffin, IA, Ann (John) Richardson of San Marcos, CA, and Douglas (Ann) Lampe of Waterloo, IA; grandchildren Margaret and Teresa Hannasch, Jill and Holly Lampe, Kellie and Jerad Richardson, and Marcus and Allison Lampe; one sister Bonnie (Eldon) Bigelow, and one sister-in-law Carol (Robert) Schuster.

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Agnes, her husband Thomas, and brother Robert.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Dubuque Arboretum.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com

LeAnn Ruth Cone Keller

With great sadness, the Keller family announces the passing of LeAnn Ruth Cone Keller, 85, on Friday October 5, 2018.

Visitation will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 4-7pm. Funeral Services will be held at Westminster on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 10am. A visitation from 9-9:45am will precede the funeral services. Burial is scheduled for 2pm Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, IA.

She was a loving wife to Don for 64 years, caring mother to Marcee, David, and Ann Marie, beloved grandmother to nine, great-grandmother to two and a dear friend to many.
LeAnn was born on the family homestead farm in Independence, Iowa on August 1, 1933 to Leo and Ruth (Bachman) Cone. She graduated from Independence High School in 1951 and completed cosmetology school in Cedar Rapids in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart Don Keller on June 12, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church in Independence.

In addition to working as a beauty operator, LeAnn was a product demonstrator for the Oster Company where she spent many days at local department stores or visiting Home Economics classes in the Dubuque Community School System to demonstrate how to use the appliances. She also worked as a teacher’s aide at Senior High School prior to retiring.

LeAnn was an active member at Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served on the Board of Deacons, volunteered for Vacation Bible School, was a tutor for the after school program, organized funeral luncheons and sang in the choir. She was also a long-standing TTT member and a very active 4-H leader for several years with the Happy Go Lucky and Riverside 4-H Clubs. She was a Master Gardener and a volunteered at the Iowa State Extension Office in Dubuque answering questions.

For many years Don and LeAnn would spend weekends square dancing around the area. They were members of both the Tri-State Twirlers and Gold Rush Squares and traveled to several Iowa State Square Dance Conventions and two national conventions. They also spent summers camping with the Tri-State Travelers Camping Club around the tri-state area, and winters traveling to Texas and Arizona, spending time camping and visiting with friends and family in the area.

LeAnn is survived by her husband Don E. Keller of Dubuque; three children: Marcee L. (Thomas Hughes) Keller of Prescott, AZ, David E. (Deborah) Keller of Loves Park, IL, and Ann Marie (Kelly) Keller-Lally of Alexandria, VA, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Patty.

A memorial fund has been established in her name at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William R. Roth

William “Bill” R. Roth, 75, of Dubuque passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is assisting the family.

Survivors include his children Shawn (Andrea) Roth, and their children, Jake and Luke, and Jeff (Joy) Roth, and their children, Shelby, Carter, Finn and Charlotte; special friend, Gloria Cox; and sister, Patricia (Loras) Hanten and their children, Randy and Becky Hanten.

David Dennis Latham

David Dennis Latham, 76, of Bristol, TN, formerly of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2018 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with a memorial services to follow at 1 pm.

David was born August 4, 1942 in Dubuque, son of Dennis and Vada (Pascoe) Latham. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High in 1960, attended the University of Wisconsin Platteville and graduated from Clarke College. He was employed for many years with John Deere, retiring in 2014.

He was a member of two Masonic Lodges, Metropolitan 49 and Dubuque Lodge 125. He was an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque and First United Methodist Church in Bristol.

David was a good friend, always open for a round of golf. He was a devoted husband and father, but his favorite role was being a grandpa.

He is survived by his wife, Leanne, daughters Dawn (Todd) Moorman and Kristeen (Dr. Matthew) Beasey; grandchildren, Luke, Isaac, Hannah, and Sam Beasey; and one sister, Marilyn (Rev. Ron) Blix.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Dubuque.

David was a kind, gentle soul and he will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.

Orgene H. Stampfli

Orgene H. Stampfli, 93, of Stonehill Care Center, formerly of Applewood Apartments, died Sunday, October 7, 2018.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 13 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is assisting the family.

Orgene Stampfli was born in Hillsboro, North Dakota, on April 15, 1925, where she was baptized into the family of God, beginning a life of faithful service to Him. She soon moved with her family to rural Crystal, North Dakota, where her father, the Reverend Max Jank served St. Johns Lutheran Church. She grew up there along with her younger sisters Dorothy, Miriam, and Gloria. A fourth sister, Mary came along 20 years after Orgene’s birth.

When her father entered the Army in 1943 to serve as a chaplain during World War II, Orgene began a series of moves which would characterize much of the rest of her life. After completing high school in Iowa City, she moved to northern California with her family. The final days of the war found her serving as a telephone operator in Pacific Grove. A move to Massachusetts followed, before Orgene decided to head off to college with her sister Gloria.

The sisters attended St. Johns College in Winfield, Kansas, where Orgene was certified to teach elementary education. For 10 years, she was a teacher in a variety of Lutheran Schools in Michigan, Indiana, Florida, and California. Though her teaching career constituted only a relatively small portion of her life, Orgene always talked fondly of her years in the classroom, thought of herself as a teacher, and used her teaching skills often with her daughter and later her three grandchildren. Her final teaching position was in Oxnard, California, where she met Howard Stampfli. They married in 1958 and lived happily together for 51 years, until his death in 2010. Their homes included Oakland, CA; Milwaukee, WI; St. Louis, MO; Maryland, and Florida. In 1978, Orgene and Howard moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where they lived for the next 25 years.

Their marriage was blessed with a single child, Ruth, in 1961. Ruth married Jonathan Barz in 1989, and Orgene was soon elated to welcome three grandchildren into her life – Emily, Megan, and Zachary — who became a source of constant joy. In 2004, Orgene and Howard followed the Barz family to Dubuque, where life revolved around family time, invariably including Sunday dinner followed by an intense game of canasta. Orgene and Howard settled into the Applewood Apartments, where she lived until the final sixth months of her life. Following a brief stay in the hospital, she moved in with her daughter’s family for three months, but her health continued to fail, prompting a move into Stonehill Care Center, where she died peacefully in her sleep on the night of October 7, 2018.

Orgene lived a life shaped by God’s grace and devoted to worship, prayer, and Bible study. As the daughter of a Lutheran pastor and army chaplain, as a Lutheran school teacher, and as the wife of a Lutheran lay minister and choir director, she moved frequently, with each move settling into a church home where she worshiped faithfully and sought to serve her Lord. She died confident in God’s promises of eternal life for all who trust in Jesus’ redeeming death and resurrection. As her granddaughter Emily put it, “And now this nomad daughter-of-God – who lived almost more places than she could count – is home. Home with Jesus.”

Leslie K. Howell

Leslie K. Howell, 59, of Epworth, Iowa passed away on October 9th, 2018 at home.

According to his wishes no public visitation or service will be held. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 210 1st Street NW, Epworth, Iowa. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Leslie was born on July 17, 1959 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Augusta (Brenner) Howell. He is a US Army Veteran and worked for Eagle Window and Door (Anderson E-Series) in Dubuque.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, sitting around the fire and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son Kenneth Howell; daughter Theresa Howell; grandson Kage Davis; and his siblings, Levern Howell, Sally Brown, Carolyn Howell and Lyle Howell.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Augusta (Brenner) Howell.

Donald W. DeLarm

Donald W. DeLarm, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 9, 2018, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 15, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A private family viewing will be held. There is no public visitation. Burial will be at the Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa, with military honors.

Donald Willis DeLarm was born on November 11, 1923 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Willis and Ruby (Taylor) DeLarm. He grew up in Jackson and Clinton Counties and then entered the U.S. Army where he received an honorable discharge and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. While stationed in Germany during World War II he met his future wife, Getrud Dora Schmidt. They were married on September 11, 1948 in Bremen, Germany. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2009.

Donald worked for various factories throughout the years including Clinton Engines, and had also served as the janitor at the Maquoketa Country Club, and lastly worked for Precision Metal Works in Maquoketa. He had also worked as a farm hand for area farmers for many years.

Donald was a member of the Fulton Community Church, Andrew AMVETS Post #62, Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O’Connor-Regenwether, and the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75.

Donald enjoyed fishing, gardening, and archery. He especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed selling worms through his worm farm “S & D Worms”.

Those left to honor Donald’s memory include his children, Barbara (Chris) Berner of Lost Nation, IA, Rosemary (David) Knoebel of Maquoketa, IA and Wilhelm “Bill” (Karla) DeLarm of Maquoketa, IA; 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; a brother Richard (Delores) DeLarm of Onslow, IA; sisters Margaret Lovely of Maquoketa, IA, and Judy Ray of Bettendorf, IA; sisters-in-law, Phyllis DeLarm and Janet DeLarm; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Raymond (Ruth), David, Carl, and Charles (Brenda) DeLarm.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County, Fulton Community Church, or the Andrew AMVETS.

Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.

Bernard R. Ehlers

Bernard Richard Ehlers, 68, formerly of Dubuque, IA, Kieler and Potosi, WI, died at 5:06pm, Monday, October 8, 2018 at Alden Nursing in Naperville, IL.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, WI. Visitation will be held in the Parish Center (adjacent to the Church) from 9 – 11am followed by Mass at 11 with burial in the Church Cemetery. Fr. Bernard Rott will officiate. Lunch will be served

Bernard was born December 28, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa to Robert Ehlers and Inez (Leibfried) Ehlers. At the age of one year, Bernard was afflicted with a severe case of measles (rubeola) leaving him with brain damage and partial paralysis which was with him for the remainder of his life. He worked occasionally at Goodwill Industries and similar other odd jobs.

He was uniquely skilled in doing jigsaw puzzles and the bigger the better. He was fond of reading western novels especially those written by Louis Lamour and was a collector of American Indian memorabilia. He enjoyed travelling and took trips to Greece, Italy, Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and throughout the United States.

For the last 18 years of his life, his legal co-guardians were his sister, Sandra and niece, Jennifer Schneider.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ehlers (1992), mother, Inez (2002), and two infant siblings, Donald and Mary, and sister-in-law, Melanie (Thomas) Ehlers (2011).

He is survived by a sister, Sandra (Ronald) Flink of Naperville, Illinois, brothers Jerry (Donna) Ehlers of Medford, Oregon, Thomas Ehlers of Dubuque, Iowa and Roger (Karen) Ehlers of San Diego, California as well as four nephews, one niece, six grand-nephews and two grand-nieces.

Pallbearers are; Thomas Ehlers (brother), Roger Ehlers (brother), Nicholas Ehlers (nephew), Chuck Schneider (nephew), Joshua Schneider (grand-nephew) and Ron Flink (brother-in-law).

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, IL. is in charge of arrangements.

Zachary W. Sagers

Zachary W. Sagers, 27, of Vine Grove, Kentucky and formerly of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, October 8, 2018, from injuries received in an automobile accident on 210th Avenue just north of Highway 136.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Zachary’s life will be held at 12:30 P.M., Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Full military rites will be accorded at the cemetery.

Zachary William Sagers was born on January 25, 1991 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Scott C. and Deanna J. (Hutchroft) Sagers. He was a 2009 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School and then entered the military. He married Emily Caitlin Lathem on October 31, 2015 in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Zachary joined the Army right after high school and had served ten years as an infantryman. He had been deployed to Kosovo and Afghanistan.

Zachary enjoyed Harleys and motorcycle riding, fishing, making music, and woodworking.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Emily Sagers of Vine Grove, KY; his parents, Scott and Deanna Sagers of Delmar, IA; a sister Danielle (Curt) Widel of Maquoketa, IA; maternal grandparents, Dellene and John Till of LaMotte, IA; and paternal grandmother, Madonna Sagers of DeWitt, IA.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal great-grandparents, paternal grandfather William “Bill” Sagers Jr., and maternal grandfather Daniel Hutchcroft.

Online condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.

James D. Henry

James D. “Jim” Henry, age 83, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 8:43 p.m., on Monday, October 8, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Jim’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Avenue, with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. To celebrate Jim’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Jim was born on March 26, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Walter and Gladys (Schmitt) Henry.

Jim was a lifelong Dubuque resident who honorably served his country with the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn “Evie” Burdt, on February 20, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church, and the two were blessed with 8 wonderful children and 61 years of wedded bliss, before Evie was sadly called home ahead of him on February 13, 2016, just shy of their 62nd anniversary. Jim was raised with a strong work ethic and put those values to good use as a die maker with St. Regis Paper Company for 34 years, until his well-deserved retirement. In his free time, Jim enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop, creating beautiful pieces, especially clocks, to share with his family and friends. When he wasn’t at work or out in the shop, Jim could be found enjoying the great outdoors whether he was fishing or sitting around the campfire with Evie and the children. He enjoyed jumping in the car and going for a ride along the river, and was never one to say “no” when receiving an invitation to go out to eat. He had an infectious laugh and was well known for his love of joking around and teasing family and friends. His friendly and outgoing personality served him well while working the toll booth at Eagle Point Park for several years. Jim’s faith was also an important aspect of his life, a trait which was evidenced by his longtime membership with Sacred Heart Church. We are deeply saddened at the loss of our wonderful dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend, but are grateful that he is now free of the health issues that have plagued him these past years.

Those left to cherish Jim’s memory include

his children,
Christine (Ray) Popenhagen, Turtle Lake, WI,
Robert (Barb) Henry, East Dubuque, IL,
Paula (Mike) Dominy, Dubuque, IA,
Patty (Marty) Jungers, Dubuque, IA,
Teri (Charlie Rapp) Hicks, Maquoketa, IA
and Becky Bruxvoort, Dubuque, IA;

20 grandchildren;
Jason (Heather) Kretz, Jennifer (Cory) Meehan, Justin (Stacy) Kretz, Mindy (Willy) Boe, Megan Popenhagen, Robert (Jennifer) Popenhagen, Nichole (Cory) Strom, Toni (Leslie) Penoyer, Maggie Brenner, Joshua Dominy, Tyler Dominy, Dejarae Dominy, Anthony Kasparec, Heather (Ryan) Miller, Toby (Tabitha) Hicks, Kelsey (Jayme) Breitbach, Jordan Rapp, Anna Bruxvoort, Nora Bruxvoort and Jonah Bruxvoort;

41 great-grandchildren;

a sister,
Rosemary Grothe, Dubuque, IA;

a son-in-law,
James Kretz, Dubuque, IA;

and 2 sisters-in-law,
Kathleen “Cas” Kluesner, Dubuque, IA
and Donna Burdt, Dubuque, IA.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn Henry; an infant son, Michael Henry; a daughter, Debbie Kretz; a great-grandson, Collin Barton; and 5 brothers-in-law, William Grothe, William “Bill” (Ruth) Burdt Sr., James (Mary) Burdt Sr., Rev. Eric Burdt O.S.s.T and Dale Kluesner.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Darlene J. Wills

Darlene J. Wills, 79, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and cancer on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Hazel Green with Rev. Kenneth Frisch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Friday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene was born on April 6, 1939, in Darlington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Richard and Eldora (Bawden) Tucker. She married Joseph C. Wills on September 16, 1961, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Hazel Green. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1994.

Darlene graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1957 and then attended Bayless Business College. She worked at Farley and Loetscher, taught knitting and crocheting through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, and had a ceramic business and taught ceramics in her home. Darlene was very artistic and made many cross stitch pieces. She also did a lot of babysitting; her two favorites were Kurt Jon Haverland and Blair Schuler. She was the Hazel Green correspondent for the Tri-County Press for many years and a member of the Tri State Needle Arts Guild in Platteville.

Darlene enjoyed collecting dolls, figurines and John Deere memorabilia in honor of her husband. Darlene was a very generous person.

Survivors include her children, Shelley I. Wills, Barbara A. Wills, David J. Wills and Jeffrey R. Wills, all of Hazel Green; her sister, Donna M. (Tucker) Casper, of Janesville, WI; her brother, Dale R. Tucker, of Shullsburg; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Darlene (Wills) Wubben, of Platteville, Virgil and Kay Wills, of Cuba City and Dorothy and Robert “Bob” (Wills) Stafford, of Iron River, MI.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her brothers-in-law, Duane Casper, Donald Wills and Laverne Wubben; a sister-in-law, Sandy Wills; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Maurice and Marcella Wills; and a nephew, Danny Wills.

A Darlene J. Wills Memorial Fund has been established.

A special thank you to Drs. Nelson and Iverson and to Hospice of Dubuque.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Barbara Jean Koeller

Barbara Jean Koeller, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 8th, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where family and friends may visit after 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Private family burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

Barb was born on December 22, 1940 in Platteville, WI the daughter of Carl Henry and Gertrude (Brugger) Leyh. She graduated from High School in Platteville, WI and then started Beauty School. On February 12, 1960 she married David Leo Koeller at English Lutheran Church in Platteville.

Barb worked for Hills and Dales, Visiting Nurses, DHS, Headstart and Baymont Hotel. She enjoyed volunteering with Up With Families and was a board member for Foster Grandparent.

She is survived by her husband David; children, Heidi (Rick) Balk, Kevin (Margaret) Koeller, Tonya (Todd) Randal and Heather (Gene Herrig) Koeller. Fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Wilbert and a sister Gladys Stanton.

The family wishes to thank Mercy Medical Center doctors, nurses and staff; University of Iowa doctors, nurses and staff; and to Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care and compassion.